Originally Posted by
Prophead
Yes people can transfer via AMS. Heathrow wants to bring that traffic and income via the UK which will bring money into the economy.
With a third runway, expanded UK connectivity is by no means a given.
The Airports Commission recognised this in their final report:
"The Commission's forecasts reflect these [competing] pressures and suggest that without specific measures to support domestic connectivity even an expanded Heathrow may accommodate fewer domestic routes than the 7 served currently."